The BBC’s Samira Hussain describes what she saw at the world’s largest religious gathering.
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‘Your husband’s being tortured, and it’s your fault’
The wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war explains how Russia attempted to recruit her for sabotage.
Trump would have been convicted if not elected, DoJ report says
A prosecutor says there was enough evidence in the 2020 US election case – but he was scuppered by Trump’s win in 2024.
Abkhazia Crypto Miners ‘Burning Through Emergency Russian Power’
Abkhazia crypto miners are once again shouldering the blame for the de facto state’s ongoing energy crisis, with officials claiming even emergency Russian electricity supplies are running low.
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Sygnum Crypto Bank Raises $58M, Achieves Unicorn Status with $1B Valuation
Sygnum has secured $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth funding round, propelling its valuation past the $1 billion mark and earning it the prestigious Unicorn status.
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Italy’s Largest Banking Group Invests Directly in Cryptos For First Time
Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first credit institution in Italy to conclude a direct crypto transaction.
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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights
Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data.
TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ‘pure fiction’
The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president’s criticism
Special counsel David Weiss defended his investigations, calling them “thorough and impartial”.